Category: Plastic Bearings
By Preston Souza Over time, the tools and services available within every engineer’s “toolbox” have evolved, and some of the most important services for the modern age are online 3D print services and tools. More than ever...
By Nicole Lang Over the years, I have worked with a lot of companies—typically with engineers and purchasing agents. Many of these companies manufacture consumer-facing products, and I would often hear from them that...
Article originally appeared on https://blog.igus.co.uk/is-virtual-reality-the-future/ Virtual reality, often abbreviated as VR, is a topic that has gained much attention alongside artificial intelligence (AI). These technologies are at the forefront of discussions, with opinions divided on...
Article by Michael Moalli, edited by Jared Worth There are many misconceptions surrounding plastic bearings, particularly when discussing heavy-duty applications. While plastics are often seen as an inferior material compared to metal in heavy-duty...
The escalating crisis of waste in our waterways is a global concern, not confined to the UK alone. The urgency of this issue has brought wastewater management to the forefront, demanding immediate attention from...
Do you know what greenwashing is? And if you do, do you know how to avoid greenwashing? Based on a recent article from Business Matters magazine, “Almost half of UK businesses say they are failing...
The car industry is notoriously difficult to satisfy, especially with such high standards in every area of production. With the development of intelligent driving and electric vehicle technology, more electrokinetic products are being installed...
This article originally appeared on https://blog.igus.eu/bolts-and-bearings-for-construction-machinery-under-test-hardox-and-iglidur/ The Hardox® wear plates brand is frequently found in commercial vehicles and construction machinery where steel surfaces have to withstand the most severe stresses. From the loading area of...
This article originally appeared on https://blog.igus.eu/what-is-the-best-plain-bearing-for-agricultural-machinery/ There must be an answer to this question. After all, there are a limited number of “best Italian restaurants”, “best frozen pizzas” and “best TV series”. And we haven’t...
Heat shrink machines are versatile and efficient devices that can seal and shrink products in one step. They apply a film of plastic over the product and heat it up, causing it to conform...